Author Topic: good news beet1e! (Read 2001 times)

Holden McGroin · « **on:** June 28, 2006, 09:38:24 PM »

Roger Penske to Get Smart

DETROIT (Reuters) - DaimlerChrysler AG said on Wednesday it will launch its two-seater Smart minicar in the United States in early 2008, as fuel prices shift consumers' attention to more economical vehicles.

The world's fifth-biggest carmaker said it had selected UnitedAuto Group as its exclusive distributor for the quirky car, which is already established in European markets.

The sticker price of the car, which will be marketed for its hip, urban appeal, will be less than $15,000, Roger Penske, UnitedAuto's chief executive, said during a news conference. A convertible version will also be available.

Flit · « **Reply #1 on:** June 28, 2006, 09:41:31 PM »

It needs a roll cage lol

VOR · « **Reply #2 on:** June 28, 2006, 09:43:59 PM »

Imagine getting T-boned in that thing.

ASTAC · « **Reply #3 on:** June 28, 2006, 09:44:51 PM »

looks dangerous

Holden McGroin · « **Reply #4 on:** June 28, 2006, 09:52:57 PM »

The Convertible...

Here is a head to head collision, looks as though the smart car did better than it's opposition.

Maverick · « **Reply #5 on:** June 28, 2006, 09:56:34 PM »

Better than the other car in the collision?!?!?! Look again at the crush zone on that one and see where the drivers legs are in that picture. Yep right in the crushed zone. Now compare that to the other vehicle with n intrusion into the passenger compartment. Sheet metal can be fixed or replaced. Legs are a different story.

Holden McGroin · « **Reply #6 on:** June 28, 2006, 10:02:00 PM »

If you look at the Smart Car, the passenger cabin is still intact. The CT Dummy's legs are unaffected.

Smart Car Safety Tests

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In every test, the strength and rigidity designed into the tridion safety cell provided greater occupant safety than in other small cars and the deformation values measured were below all internationally recognized standards for all vehicles and in some cases the results for smart were significantly below these standards. This is particularly true in the case of a collision between the smart and a larger and heavier vehicle -- for example a collision with a Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan.

xrtoronto · « **Reply #7 on:** June 28, 2006, 10:03:44 PM »

I'm seeing those cars a couple times every day here in TO. Great second car for urban use.

E25280 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 28, 2006, 10:19:25 PM »

It would be awfully hard to fit my 2 kids' car seats in the back . . .

No thanks on the golf cart.

Nash · « **Reply #9 on:** June 28, 2006, 10:24:17 PM »

Those things are all over the road up here in Canada.

Mr Big · « **Reply #10 on:** June 28, 2006, 10:25:45 PM »

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Originally posted by Nash
Those things are all over the road up here in Canada.

It figures.

It looks like it has it's tail shoved up it's arse.

Nash · « **Reply #11 on:** June 28, 2006, 10:26:37 PM »

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Originally posted by Mr Big
It figures.

How so?

Mr Big · « **Reply #12 on:** June 28, 2006, 10:32:41 PM »

See Rule #5

Debonair · « **Reply #13 on:** June 28, 2006, 10:37:33 PM »

2008?
wow, chrylser sure does move fast to take advantage of changing circumstances.

Mr Big · « **Reply #14 on:** June 28, 2006, 10:43:30 PM »

See Rule #5